Generic

• Analyze energy requirements and distribution systems to maximize the use of intermittent or inflexible renewable energy sources, such as wind or nuclear.
• Analyze or estimate production costs, such as labor, equipment, and plant space.
• Assemble or disassemble complex mechanical systems.
• Assist engineers to design, develop, test, or manufacture industrial machinery, consumer products, or other equipment.
• Assist mechanical engineers in product testing through activities such as setting up instrumentation for automobile crash tests.
• Conduct failure analyses, document results, and recommend corrective actions.
• Conduct statistical studies to analyze or compare production costs for sustainable and nonsustainable designs.
• Design molds, tools, dies, jigs, or fixtures for use in manufacturing processes.
• Design specialized or customized equipment, machines, or structures.
• Devise, fabricate, or assemble new or modified mechanical components for products such as industrial machinery or equipment, and measuring instruments.
• Discuss changes in design, method of manufacture and assembly, or drafting techniques and procedures with staff and coordinate corrections.
• Inspect and test mechanical equipment.
• Interpret engineering sketches, specifications, or drawings.
• Prepare equipment inspection schedules, reliability schedules, work plans, or other records.
• Prepare layouts of machinery, tools, plants, or equipment.
• Prepare specifications, designs, or sketches for machines, components, or systems related to the generation, transmission, or use of mechanical or fluid energy.
• Provide technical support to other employees regarding mechanical design, fabrication, testing, or documentation.
• Test machines, components, materials, or products to determine characteristics such as performance, strength, or response to stress.